Q: Battery weak after leaving radio on

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After leaving my car radio on, my battery was weak and I barely got my car started. I let it run for a while, after I did get it started. Can I expect trouble from my battery going forward?

2003
Z4
Batteries
BMW
ignition system
L6-3.0L
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